Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-08-06
Mrs. Blacks Reception.
BY ALLAN ESDICOTT'

vss the wont at the Brown mansion,
breakfast was already laid and the
Browns we're seated at the table dis
cu,sed in novels. | believe, so let us
use the phrase here; it sounds so much
more ,olite than more commonplace
expression. In reality it wasn't chops
and eggs that the Browns were discuss
ting. but soap; that is, Mr.. Brown was
holding forth on the thousands of pounds
Of A. No /, large bars. that the great
firm OF 5. Browns Sons had shipped
during the week past. ayes, sir. we're
just booming things" he remarked
cheerfulIy. Il expect to make a mint
Of money on that Diamond No. B.
that's the new brand. you know"
Mrs. Brown evidently did know. for
she went on pouring out the coffee
from the silver urn, and revolving in
hsr mind her mornings shopping list,
without paying the slightest attention
70 her husbands soapine rhapsody. We
cant blame her for not listening
didn't the Browns have soap with every
meal? 1t was sometimes one brand.
sometimes another. but always soap;
unless. perchance, Mr.. Brown spoke in
. guarded way of 1.-The lodge" Mr..
Brown was not little proud of his
connection with an august Masonic
body and always spoke of the lodge in
mort reverent terms.
Mrs. Brown awoke from her reverie
with suddenness that caused her to
stop in the midst of pouring out the
last cup of coffee. WHY, Caroline,
my dear child, what are you to wear to
tho reception? forgot all about YOUR
new dress being at Mime. Maglarte' 5;
and she said she couldn't possibly have
II liked before SATURDAY,. You can't
wear that pink dress again"
''Recep,ion" interrupted Mr.. Brown.
what reception?"
Why. at Mrs. Black !; we're invited
there to reception on Thursday"
Am | invited?' asked Mr.. Brown
with rueful countenance.
'Of course; it's an evening recep-
ton
Have got to go?" he asked. heav-
ing heavy sigh.
You haven't got to CO. replied
Mrs. Brown sternly.
Bother the reception said Mr..
Brown. Haven't we had about enough
OF them for 4 whilee They're an awful
bore. I'd rather have nv head cut off
than 20 to a reception. I'd sooner stay
home. any day." he added. not noticing
Whist dreadfully weak climax he had
made for his bloodthirsty sentiment.
But suppose we've got to go" and
- Brown breathed forth another
deep martyr-like sigh.
.As1,said before. Dan'l. there's no
9ot to go about it IL you don't want
10 60 very well. we won 90. and that's
the end Of it." Mrs. Brown closed
her lips firmly, while her or mson face
and sparkling eyes bespoke the
wrath that was smothered within her
bosom.
We'll. / suppose we'd better 20"
saad Mr. Brown Ia conc liating
tone.
Mrs. Brown. however. deigned no
reply. As far as outward appearances
went, she had become quite composed
withal a little rigid perhaps. and
presently was talking with Caroline of
some new gowns, a new livery for
James, and of several other things
totally irrelevant TO Mr.. Browns re
marks. Mr.. Brown retired behind his
morning paper. and You NAV be sure
ne did not again mention the invita-
ton for Thursday.
MIS-. Brown and her daughter still
fingered at the table after Mr.. Brown
had departed for the scene of his soapy
Interests. The bang Of the front door
was no sooner heard, than the converse
ton abruptly changed.
- declare, Caroline" broke forth
MRS. Brown. '.your father il at times
me most sggravating man! You'd
SuinA 70 hear him talk that we lust
ragged him out to companies. He's
ne queerest man in the world about
socn things; he always makes out that
NO aoesnt want to 20 gu: of an eve
1,hg' when l know all the time he
! kes 70 90 really believe he enjoys
- more than do, ouly ne won't own
Up 70 IL These men ALWAYS pretend
us the women that want to do the
gong; but the men are every bit As
.nxious TO 90. I'm sure they wouldn' t
sy at home for worlds. Don't YOU
NOV. u was Just so at the Smiths ball
tss month; Danl hemmed and hawed
ABOUT u when the invitation came. but
wnsn the n ght came he was possessed
70 go irealls didn't want TO 20 nv
seit mat night; you remember Nine.
Magiarte d sappo nted me in nv dress.
our nothing would do but we must 90,
20 60 We did
Iney had risen from the table and
suoiled into the parlor. Miss Caroline
aeeo herself at the piano and began
eNn2 out q popular waltz Mrs.
drown locked ont at the window snd
remarked that James had again forgot.
'en 70 put the lawn sprinkler out.
wants me TO urge him to 90. y
eeatinusd Mrs.. Brown as thouot
lanes were the culprit. "Wber
husdsy night comes Won \ SEE. b,.'I
- crazy 10 20. Ba, MARI NV words
: - NOT gong 70 DO any urging thi,